The Institute of Travel & Meetings named Simone Buckley as CEO.

She will replace Paul Tilstone, who on Jan. 1, 2012 will become the Global Business Travel Association's chief global development officer. According to ITM, Buckley previously worked for Capita Business Travel, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, HRG and Rosenbluth, before forming in 2009 a U.K.-based consultancy. She also served on the executive board of the Guild of Travel Management Companies.